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$69+ Cheap flights from California to Columbus (CMH)

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LAX — CMH
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Columbus

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Round-trip from

$147
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$69
(Expedia)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$317

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$136 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2311:15 amLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/1310:50 pmCMH - LAS
Nonstop4h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$147
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/411:51 amLAS - CMH
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/84:28 pmCMH - LAS
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$165
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/16:13 pmBUR - CMH
2 stops14h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/77:46 pmCMH - BUR
1 stop14h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$179
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1611:49 pmLAS - CMH
1 stop15h 29mFrontier
Mon 4/2111:44 amCMH - LAS
1 stop13h 59mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$180
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/159:08 pmSAN - CMH
2 stops10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/198:59 pmCMH - SAN
1 stop6h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$181
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:30 amOAK - CMH
1 stop11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/1210:50 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$183
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/287:54 pmSJC - CMH
3 stops26h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/3012:07 pmCMH - SJC
2 stops25h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$183
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:45 amSNA - CMH
1 stop12h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/910:50 pmCMH - SNA
1 stop14h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2$187
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/97:38 pmSMF - CMH
1 stop23h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/1210:50 pmCMH - SMF
1 stop28h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/3$221
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:01 amLAX - CMH
1 stop6h 58mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/2710:50 pmCMH - LAX
1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/1$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1912:20 amLAX - CMH
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/266:00 pmCMH - LAX
Nonstop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$227
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/148:18 pmLAX - CMH
1 stop11h 10mFrontier
Mon 3/1711:46 amCMH - LAX
1 stop10h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/2$265

Find flights from California to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/23

11:15 am-6:05 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Columbus

Tue 5/13

10:50 pm-12:09 am

Nonstop4h 19m

$147

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/4

11:51 am-6:41 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Columbus

Tue 4/8

4:28 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$165

BurbankColumbus

BUR - CMH

BURCMH

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 4/1

6:13 pm-11:19 am

2 stops14h 06m

Columbus

Mon 4/7

7:46 pm-7:25 am

1 stop14h 39m

$179

Las VegasColumbus

LAS - CMH

LASCMH

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/16

11:49 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop15h 29m

Columbus

Mon 4/21

11:44 am-10:43 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$180

San DiegoColumbus

SAN - CMH

SANCMH

San Diego

Tue 4/15

9:08 pm-10:46 am

2 stops10h 38m

Columbus

Sat 4/19

8:59 pm-12:42 am

1 stop6h 43m

$181

OaklandColumbus

OAK - CMH

OAKCMH

Oakland

Wed 5/7

7:30 am-9:50 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Columbus

Mon 5/12

10:50 pm-9:11 am

1 stop13h 21m

$183

San JoseColumbus

SJC - CMH

SJCCMH

San Jose

Mon 4/28

7:54 pm-12:59 am

3 stops26h 05m

Columbus

Wed 4/30

12:07 pm-10:12 am

2 stops25h 05m

$183

Santa AnaColumbus

SNA - CMH

SNACMH

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 5/7

6:45 am-9:50 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Columbus

Fri 5/9

10:50 pm-10:01 am

1 stop14h 11m

$187

SacramentoColumbus

SMF - CMH

SMFCMH

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/9

7:38 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop23h 12m

Columbus

Mon 5/12

10:50 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop28h 06m

$221

Los AngelesColumbus

LAX - CMH

LAXCMH

Los Angeles

Wed 5/21

8:01 am-5:59 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Columbus

Tue 5/27

10:50 pm-6:18 am

1 stop10h 28m

$223

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Best time to book a flight from California to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from California to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Columbus Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from California to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Columbus Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Columbus, such as Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
152 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,319 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Columbus Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $69. Frontier flights start at $85 while deals on Delta start at $139 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Columbus Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from California to Columbus Airport are Los Angeles - Columbus, San Francisco - Columbus and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Columbus.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Columbus Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from California to Columbus Airport on time: Sun Country Air (100%), United Airlines (100%), Spirit Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Columbus Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $551 for a flight from California to Columbus Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Columbus) is currently priced at $182.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from California to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from California to Columbus

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$145Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$197Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$204Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$274Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$305Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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